After I stopped trying, a rich woman trained me into a demon emperor.

Inside the bag lay two black stones, each about the size of a baby's fist.

The pure spiritual energy it exudes makes the surrounding air feel fresh and sweet.

"This...this is far too valuable!"

Miao Yingying's voice was trembling.

"These are spirit stones!"

In this day and age, what's the difference between this and an elixir of immortality...?

"Take it if it's given to you."

Zhou Ran's tone left no room for argument.

"Your big black dog has quite an appetite after it evolved."

"Without this thing to keep it alive, it would starve and eat you up before it even got back to western Hunan."

Miao Yingying's eyes immediately reddened. If it weren't for the car door separating them, she would have rushed over and given Zhou Ran a big hug.

"Brother Zhou, you're so good to me!"

From now on, you'll be my brother!

"No, I have conditions too."

Zhou Ran flashed a smile, revealing a hint of calculation in his eyes.

"Didn't you say that the aura from the stolen Corpse-Suppressing Token originated from the same source as that of Old Daoist Lingxu?"

"When you find that place called 'Wuji Gate', remember to let me know."

Miao Yingying tilted her head and emphasized.

"Brother Zhou, this is the offspring of the Heart-Connecting Gu. The mother Gu is with me."

A blush crept onto the little girl's cheeks as she hurriedly explained.

"Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to spy on you."

"This thing can sense location; you just need to swallow the worm."

Once my master finds the Wuji Sect, you will be able to sense its exact location through the Mother Gu.

Looking at the girl's expectant eyes, Zhou Ran didn't take the small bamboo tube, but instead took out his own folding screen phone.

This child should come out of the cesspool and see more of this wonderful world.

"Here, this is called a smartphone. It has an app called Green Bubble, which can locate you in real time without you having to eat bugs."

Miao Yingying looked down at her Nokia phone, which looked like a brick in her hand, and fell into deep thought.

At this moment, Lin Qingxue, Chen Ya, and Xiao Hongli also gracefully walked out.

The sight of three women standing side by side is enough to make the world pale in comparison.

Chen Ya is naturally charming, Xiao Hongli is aloof and proud, and Lin Qingxue is elegant and otherworldly.

Miao Yingying's eyes darted around, and she jumped out of the car, pulling the three of them aside mysteriously.

"Sisters, I'm leaving soon, and there are some things I need to say to you from the bottom of my heart."

Zhou Ran's ears twitched slightly, and every word of the whispers over there reached his ears.

The little girl lowered her voice and, in a tone of "experienced person," began to instruct:

"We women must always help and support each other!"

"A man like Brother Zhou is like a kite in the sky."

Even though you have the cable, it's easy for it to break and run away if the wind is too strong.

so……"

Chen Ya raised an eyebrow with great interest.

"So what?"

"Therefore, you must learn the 'art of controlling your husband'!"

Miao Yingying magically pulled several oddly colored small bottles from her pocket and shoved them into the hands of the three people without saying a word.

"This is my special 'obedience powder.' If he misbehaves, just put a tiny bit in his food, and I guarantee he'll be as well-behaved as a kitten."

"And this 'virginity mark'..."

Zhou Ran's temple throbbed.

That brat, she didn't forget to dig a huge hole for herself before she left!

Chen Ya held the bottle of "Obedience Powder" in her hand, her beautiful eyes darting around, her gaze seemingly casually glancing at Zhou Ran.

"Alright, alright, get out of here now, or you'll miss the number two bus."

Zhou Ran strode over and, like picking up a chick, carried Miao Yingying back to the passenger seat.

Goodbye, Brother Zhou!

Goodbye, sisters!

Miao Yingying clung to the car window and waved vigorously.

The truck started, its sound fading into the distance until it disappeared at the end of Manor Road.

Zhou Ran shook her head with amusement, and as she turned around, she met three pairs of beautiful eyes staring straight at her.

The three stunningly beautiful women were all playing with the bottles and jars that Miao Yingying had given them.

"that……

Yingying is just a joker; don't take it seriously.

Zhou Ran coughed lightly, attempting to explain.

Chen Ya put away the small bottle, took light steps, and walked up to Zhou Ran. She gently straightened his collar with her slender hands, her tone so tender it sent chills down one's spine:

"Whether it's a joke or not, we'll find out by trying."

Xiao Hongli snorted coldly from the side and shook the bottle in her hand.

"I think we should keep that 'obedience powder' on hand."

In case someone brings home some random girl from outside someday, that will come in handy.

Lin Qingxue blinked her pure, large eyes and nodded innocently:

"The older sisters are right."

Zhou Ran: "..."

I can't live like this anymore!

Just then, Zhou Ran's phone rang like a lifeline.

The caller ID showed it was Fatty Wang.

Zhou Ran then remembered that before going into business, he had passed on a set of "Immovable King Golden Body Technique" to Fatty Wang.

I wonder how well that kid is doing in his training.

He breathed a sigh of relief and answered the phone.

"Hey, Fatty, what's up?"

On the other end of the phone, Wang Pangzi's heart-wrenching wails could be heard.

"My dear father!"

My dear father!

You finally answered the phone!

"Please come back soon, our gym..."

"They're all going to be demolished!"

"It was demolished?"

Zhou Ran's gaze turned cold.

"Who dares to touch my shop?"

"No, not that kind of demolition..."

Fatty Wang wanted to cry but had no tears.

"Oh, it's hard to explain over the phone. Anyway, if you don't come soon, this shop really won't survive!"

"And there was this guy claiming to be from the 'Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce,' who wouldn't leave the shop, insisting he wanted to buy us out. It was terrifying!"

"Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce?"

Zhou Ran's lips pressed down, and his eyes turned icy.

We just solved the underground troubles, and now the demons and monsters on the surface are jumping out so impatiently?

"Okay, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Ran looked at the three women:

I need to go to the store.

Chen Ya was not surprised by this, and spoke calmly.

"Are you from the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce?"

They've been making a lot of noise in Jiangcheng lately, constantly targeting the businesses of several of our companies.

"It's good that you handle it. Let them know who really calls the shots on this land in Jiangcheng."

"rest assured."

Zhou Ran turned and walked towards the garage.

"I will teach them how to be good people."

……

It was the height of summer, and the afternoon heat in Jiangcheng was intense.

But the area outside "Extraordinary Gym" was even hotter than the weather.

The once spacious parking lot was now completely filled with all sorts of luxury cars.

A pink Bentley, a diamond-encrusted Lamborghini, a limited-edition Ferrari...

If you didn't know better, you'd think this was some kind of high-society car show.

Zhou Ran parked his bulletproof Panamera in a corner, and as soon as he got out of the car, he was stunned by the scene in front of him.

A huge banner was hanging on the gym's main entrance.

"A warm celebration for Boss Zhou's return from his study abroad trip (although he hasn't returned yet)!"

Zhou Ran twitched the corner of his mouth; this must have been Wang Pangzi's doing.

As you push open the door and step into the hall, a wave of cold air mixed with the scents of various expensive perfumes hits you.

This place doesn't look like a gym at all; it's clearly a high-end club filled with extravagance and debauchery.

On the treadmill, several elegant ladies dressed in revealing yoga attire were leisurely strolling.

The speed was turned down to the lowest setting, and while holding a Hermes water glass, pairs of eyes subtly glanced at Zhou Ran.

Meanwhile, in the strength training area, Fatty Wang was shirtless, his body covered in shiny bodybuilding oil, trying his best to strike a bodybuilding pose showing off his biceps.

The "Immovable King Golden Body Technique" is practically a divine skill tailor-made for him.

There's no need for active training; you just get beaten up to become stronger, and your muscles undergo a dramatic transformation.

A group of wealthy women were surrounding him, their faces full of disdain, but their hands were honestly touching and poking his nascent muscles.

"Hey, Fatty, you've been working out really well lately. Your muscles are much firmer now."

"Yes, unlike before when I was all fat. It seems that the recipe left by Boss Zhou really works."

Several wealthy women pointed and whispered among themselves.

"How about we get a 100,000 yuan monthly private coaching membership?"

Look at Fatty, he's only been training for a few days!

My big belly is gone!